Don’t let your data travel! New data destruction compliance is here!

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Brendan O’Byrne, Director of Enterprise Services and Dale Hurteau, Client Success Manager, at Guardian Data Destruction, explain how navigating the distinctions between DoD and NIST Standards in data sanitization methods can lead to non-compliance and potential data breaches.

The participants emphasized the need for organizations to prioritize these aspects, highlighting the potential consequences of neglecting data security and compliance. The discussion concluded with a focus on upcoming standards and the role of compliance in ensuring data security.

The participants discussed Guardian Data Disruption’s unique position as a service provider for IT industry partners, emphasizing the significance of cybersecurity in the supply chain and the increasing importance of compliance issues in data destruction. They highlighted the interconnected nature of these aspects and the impact of laws in this domain, underscoring the need for heightened awareness and action in addressing these concerns.

They also covered Guardian’s services, including logistic, data destruction, media destruction, onsite wiping, onsite audits, and decommissioning of data centers. The participants emphasized the importance of building strong, long-term relationships with clients and serving as an extension of their teams. The discussion also touched on the management of hardware and equipment retirement, responsible recycling practices, and the complexities of data security.